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Subject: Re: PostgreSQL Contributor levels
From: Laurenz Albe <laurenz.albe@cybertec.at>
To: Cornelia Biacsics <cornelia.biacsics@cybertec.at>,
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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:06:31 +0200
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On Sat, 2025-10-11 at 11:17 +0200, Cornelia Biacsics wrote:
> I would first suggest defining=C2=A0fields of contributions (as you someh=
ow
> already have listed here: https://www.postgresql.org/about/policies/contr=
ibutors/).
> And then define sub-levels of achievements (e.g. Bronze, Silver, Gold)
> based on the intensity or amount of contributions in this category.=C2=A0
> Recognizing contributors based on the nature and level of their work
> would ensure fair and meaningful appreciation across the ecosystem.

That sounds complicated.

Also, I am afraid that splitting up contributions in categories will
do the opposite of what we want: people will think that code contributors
are a better category than conference organizers.  And I thought we don't
want that.

Ultimately, it is a value judgement who is a valuable contributor, and
we shouldn't try to hide that behind formalisms.  The process will always
be some variant of "Hey, I think Cornelia should be on the list." -
"I agree, let's put her on the list."

Yours,
Laurenz Albe